Gillian Waters will speak to us about “Place Names & Peoples". We were invaded by thousands of Celts, Romans, Anglo Saxons and Vikings or does the place name evidence tell a different story?Gillian is an experienced educator with substantial experience of classroom, on-line and museum education, having taught in schools, universities and museums for over… Continue reading Place Names & Peoples
By Claire Joia The Castle Mills are prominent on Waterside but there was more to this industry than one mill and one company. Claire will talk us through the development of the industry and the people involved in it over the centuries.Claire is a volunteer at Knaresborough Museum Association and has been researching the linen… Continue reading The Linen Industry in Knaresborough
By Pete Finan From prehistoric times people have settled in the Nidd Valley. With its prominent position on a crag the town became strategically important in early times and its hinterland and position on the river meant it developed as a major market centre. Throughout time people have been attracted here for numerous reasons and… Continue reading The people who settled in Knaresborough
